UK Weather forecast: Turning windy in the East today thanks to Storm Ali

Today:Some bright or sunny spells across the region, but with the odd light shower possible, and with a band of more organised showery rain spreading east later in the day. Becoming windy. Maximum temperature 23 deg C (73 deg F).

Tonight:Showers soon clearing away east and winds soon easing, with some clear spells for a time. However, further rain is likely to spread to the north overnight. Minimum temperature 11 deg C (52 deg F).

Thursday:Some rain during the morning, especially in the north and west, then most parts drier and brighter in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 21 deg C (70 deg F).

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:Friday cooler and windy with sunny intervals and scattered showers.Less breezy on Saturday, but mostly dry and bright, then windy on Sunday with early rain soon clearing.